Aviation 76

The story of a Middle Eastern pilot's lifeーfrom his childhood in Tel Aviv during WWII to his early career in the Israeli Air Force to the Lebanon War. General Amos Amir's autobiography tells the st……続きを見る

During the First World War, Italy was on the side of their British Allies and their fight was against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, bordering on Austria. In October 1917, the Austro-Hungarians manage……続きを見る

A thrilling account of the RAF aviators who risked their lives to stop German supply convoys during World War IIーincludes stunning action photography. In November 1942, the RAF formed special Strik……続きを見る

London was a target for Zeppelins and bombers during the First World War, for bombers, V1s and rockets in the Second, and for Cold War missiles and for terrorists in more recent times, yet rarely ha……続きを見る

"Had it not been for the vital contributions of the four men and their inventions described in this book the Battle of Britain could not have been won by the Royal Air Force. Each of these brilliant……続きを見る

" A n enjoyable ramble . . . the memoir of an unassuming, self-doubting aviator who, despite himself, proved to be pretty bloody good." ー Aircrew Book Review Many stories abound of the daring exp……続きを見る

The author Malcolm Smith has been the Editor of Jabberwock, the bi-annual journal of the Fleet Air Arm Museum, for two years and has inherited the complete archive of editions dating back to the for……続きを見る

On September 25, 1939 Melvin Young reported to No. 1 Initial Training Unit. He was selected as a bomber pilot and promoted to Flying Officer. Having undertaken a Lancaster conversion course Melvin a……続きを見る

At the age of eighteen Don Feesey volunteered for pilot training with the RAF. Having almost completed his course to become a fighter pilot, an eye problem was detected and he was switched to naviga……続きを見る

This book reveals the vital contribution that RAF Coastal Command made to the Allies war effort. Although often referred to as the 'Cinderella Service' because by its nature, it did not gain the rec……続きを見る

Airship propaganda that's "a visual treat . . . it will appeal to all those interested in how artwork was harnessed to convey information in time of war" (Firetrench). Books on the Zeppelin raids ……続きを見る

"A really excellent, detailed, comprehensive and moving history of 19 Squadron, RAF during the Second World War" from the author of Arnhem 1944 ( Clash of Steel ). As a child, Dilip Sarkar was fasci……続きを見る

This book provides an intriguing and realistic account of the struggle for the possession of Malta during World War II. The air battle raged for two and a half years during which time 14,000 tons of……続きを見る

Highly experienced author John Frayn Turner has succeeded in capturing the indomitable spirit of the WAAF during WW2. His book vividly describes the many roles played by members of this highly respe……続きを見る

"Military public relations endeavors ultimately seek to build a sense of common interests and aims, and so generally foster good relations with the people they defend, and there in ensure a stable s……続きを見る

Sam Elworthys career was remarkable by any standards. Born in New Zealand in 1911 and educated in England, he was called to the Bar. After learning to learning to fly he joined the RAAF. During the ……続きを見る

"A vivid account of the experiences of 10 men who volunteered to risk their lives on air operations during World War II" ( Pennant Magazine). A profound respect for the RAF aircrews of the Second Wo……続きを見る

The twin-engined Mosquito was one of the classic aircraft of the Second World War. Famously wooden-built, its graceful lines and powerful performance have made it into an airborne icon. Its operatio……続きを見る

An in-depth study of England's most famous fighter station during the year of the Battle of Britain. The Biggin Hill Wing, 1941 looks at the political upheaval within Fighter Command that saw the re……続きを見る

This history of the Royal Flying Corps during the Battle of Somme offers a comprehensive firsthand look at WWI military aviation. During the summer and fall of 1916, high above the blood-soaked tren……続きを見る

From the New York Times-bestselling author, an analysis of how flight has shaped warfare, politics, diplomacy, technology, and mass culture. In this book, Walter Boyneーformer Air Force pilot and di……続きを見る

A detailed history of the American World War II bombing mission over Nazi Germany, by the author of The First Day on the Somme. On August 17, 1943, the entire strength of the American heavy bomber f……続きを見る

The uprising in Libya in the spring of 2011 took the world by surprise. The Gaddafi regimes brutal attempts at suppressing the uprising, however, soon prompted the international community to respond……続きを見る

A thorough history of the RAF Bomber Command attack on the German city during World War II, by the author of The First Day on the Somme. This book describes one twenty-four-hour period in the Allied……続きを見る

"The Royal Air Force has long recognized the value of display flying for pilot training, prestige and recruiting purposes, and the standard of its formation aerobatic teams has always stood favorabl……続きを見る

Born out of necessity in the dark days of the War, the RAF Regiment found itself in the thick of the action supporting the vital operations in all theaters. This comprehensive record of their operat……続きを見る

This WWII history presents a vivid chronicle of the British Army's 9th Parachute Battalion and their operations in Normandy based on survivor interviews. The first hours and days following the Allie……続きを見る

This is the history of two RAF squadrons who shared many tasks during WWII. Although there was a healthy rivalry between personnel serving on 190 and 620 Squadrons, there was also a deep sense of ca……続きを見る

"A brilliant first-hand account of the life of a fighter pilot" in World War II ( The Spectator). Spitfire Pilot was written in 1940 in the heat of battle, when the RAF stood alone against the might……続きを見る

Compiled by the author of Janes Air Forces of the World, this book is a must for aviation experts.In one volume the reader will find the composition and details of all air elements of a staggering 1……続きを見る